Former Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowler wreaks havoc with magnificent 10-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy game

A former Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowler starred in the ball to help his team register a resounding victory during the new Ranji Trophy season. He pitched brilliantly in both innings to start the season strong.

Baroda’s left-arm spinner Bhargav Bhatt bowled beautifully to take as many as ten wickets in the game and help his team register a resounding victory over a strong Mumbai team. He took four wickets in the first game, dismissing Ayush Mhatre, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer and Mohit Avasthi.

He bowled even better in the second innings and wreaked havoc with a magnificent six-wicket haul to bowl out Mumbai for just 177 in the second digs. He took 6/55, dismissing Ayush Mhatre, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Siddhesh Lad, Shams Mulani and Shardul Thakur to help Baroda register a resounding win over Mumbai to open the season.

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Earlier in the year, Bhatt was once again unplayable for Mumbai, posting figures of 7/112 and 7/200 in the quarter-finals, despite his team failing to win. He surely knows a few tricks on how to keep the Mumbai batsmen at bay and enjoys playing against them.

Baroda wins opening match by 84 runs against Mumbai

Baroda couldn’t have asked for a better start to a new season of the prestigious Ranji Trophy, winning the opening game by 84 runs. Batting first, they scored 290 runs, thanks to fantastic fifties from Mitesh Patel (86) and Atit Seth (66).

While bowling in the first innings, they defeated Mumbai for just 214, with Bhargav Bhatt taking 4/53. Abhimanyu Singh (19/3) and Mahesh Pithiya (2/55) also bowled well, playing a crucial role in helping Baroda gain an early lead.

During their second innings, Baroda could only reach 185, courtesy Krunal Pandya’s fighting fifty as the top order collectively failed. However, their players put up an even better performance in the fourth innings, bowling out Mumbai for 177.

Barring Bhargav, who took six wickets, Mahesh Pithiya dismissed two batsmen to help his team cross the line. Baroda will now take on Services in their next match at the Palam A Stadium in Delhi, starting on Friday (October 18).

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